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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,051.25, 517,575.59 and 205,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,051.25, 517,575.59 and 205,281.73 is: 283,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,051.25 : 517,575.59 = 205,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,051.25/517,575.59 = 205,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,051.25x = 517,575.59 × 205,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,051.25x = 106,248,812,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,248,812,520.97/375,051.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,291.45

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